The priest's duty & dignity. Preached at the trienniall visitation in Ampthill 1635. August 18. by Jasper Fisher Presbyter, and Rector of Willden in Bedford-shire. And published by command
Wherfore this doctor angelicus our Prophet Malachi, in this verse roundly takes up both; intimating their defects, by declaring their duties: For the Priests lips, &c. We have here three generall parts. 1. The first, ad patres conscriptos, What is required of the Priest;
Wherefore this Doctor Angelicus our Prophet Malachi, in this verse roundly Takes up both; intimating their defects, by declaring their duties: For the Priests lips, etc. We have Here three general parts. 1. The First, and patres conscriptos, What is required of the Priest;
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for this duty of knowing and teaching respects the Clergy in generall, and is as large as both Covenants. 2. By [ Lips ] we gather that this knowledg must not be buried in his brest, but uttered by his breath;
for this duty of knowing and teaching respects the Clergy in general, and is as large as both Covenants. 2. By [ Lips ] we gather that this knowledge must not be buried in his breast, but uttered by his breath;
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this cole from the Altar should warm his heart, but it must touch his Lips. 3. [ Keeping ] implies, saith S. Hierome, a thrifty imployment of this heavenly indowment, non dixit proferent, sed custodient, in due season to lay it forth, not to poure it out;
this coal from the Altar should warm his heart, but it must touch his Lips. 3. [ Keeping ] Implies, Says S. Jerome, a thrifty employment of this heavenly endowment, non dixit proferent, said custodient, in due season to lay it forth, not to pour it out;
and may equalize Sapience in Tully, the science of all humane and divine matters, or S. Paul 's possibility 1. Cor. 13. To speak with the tongue of men and Angells, to be a universall Linguist, then to understand all Mysteries and all Knowledge;
and may equalise Sapience in Tully, the science of all humane and divine matters, or S. Paul is possibility 1. Cor. 13. To speak with the tongue of men and Angels, to be a universal Linguist, then to understand all Mysteres and all Knowledge;
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and Law to pronounce Sentence in doubtfull Cases: Contemplative wisdom to certifie the understanding, and practicall Prudence to satisfie the Conscience.
and Law to pronounce Sentence in doubtful Cases: Contemplative Wisdom to certify the understanding, and practical Prudence to satisfy the Conscience.
The foure Termes thus explicated are again coagulated into this briefe Doctrine, The Priests Lips should keepe knowledge, or Clergy-men should be learned Teachers.
The foure Terms thus explicated Are again coagulated into this brief Doctrine, The Priests Lips should keep knowledge, or Clergymen should be learned Teachers.
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learning and holinesse, as Paulus Fagius; faith and love, as Saint Paul seemes to render them, 1 Thess. 5. 8. A golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate round about the hemme of his robe, Exod. 28. that is, eloquence and sapience, a sweet sound and a wholsome taste, a voyce to awake,
learning and holiness, as Paulus Fagius; faith and love, as Saint Paul seems to render them, 1 Thess 5. 8. A golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate round about the hem of his robe, Exod 28. that is, eloquence and sapience, a sweet found and a wholesome taste, a voice to awake,
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lampes of a golden candlesticke, were a Typicall warning of his illightning the mindes; the twelve loaves of Shew-bread, of his feeding the soules of the people.
lamps of a golden candlestick, were a Typical warning of his illigthening the minds; the twelve loaves of Shewbread, of his feeding the Souls of the people.
Nay the whole Universe, with the seven planets, twelve signes, foure elements, meteors, and their affections, was lively deciphered in that mysticall building and Sacerdotall garments;
Nay the Whole Universe, with the seven planets, twelve Signs, foure elements, meteors, and their affections, was lively deciphered in that mystical building and Sacerdotal garments;
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teaching him Astronomie and naturall Philosophie, in those hieroglyphicall characters, as Flavius Josephus wittily shewes, Antiqu. lib. 3. cap. 8. It was injoyned a Statute for ever to the Aaronites, soberly to put a difference betweene cleane and uncleane,, Levit. 10. which referd to the peoples person, required skill in the infinite cases of defilement and positive lawes:
teaching him Astronomy and natural Philosophy, in those hieroglyphical characters, as Flavius Josephus wittily shows, Antique lib. 3. cap. 8. It was enjoined a Statute for ever to the Aaronites, soberly to put a difference between clean and unclean,, Levit. 10. which referred to the peoples person, required skill in the infinite cases of defilement and positive laws:
In a word, They were not onely to the people, Doctors, and Masters of ceremony, but also Physicians, Counsellers, Lawyers, Judges in peace, Heraulds in warre:
In a word, They were not only to the people, Doctors, and Masters of ceremony, but also Physicians, Counsellers, Lawyers, Judges in peace, Heralds in war:
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For the new Testament, reade the Canons of Saint Paul to Timothie and Titus, NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET, Not to teach perversly, not to wrangle verbally, not to speake emptily: three rules which will much contract us and direct us to a solid preaching.
For the new Testament, read the Canonas of Saint Paul to Timothy and Titus,,, Not to teach perversely, not to wrangle verbally, not to speak emptily: three rules which will much contract us and Direct us to a solid preaching.
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Holi ▪ fast a forme of sound Words and publique Prayers, give attendance to reading and doctrine, bee able by sound Doctrine to exhort and to convince, to fill the mouth of the hungry,
Holy ▪ fast a Form of found Words and public Prayers, give attendance to reading and Doctrine, be able by found Doctrine to exhort and to convince, to fill the Mouth of the hungry,
Thus a heavenly Scribe, like a good housholder, bringeth forth out of his treasure, the two Testaments, Things New and Old, sayes our Saviour, Matth. 13. 52. Thus is hee well furnished from the two great Marts of the world, Athens and Jerusalem,
Thus a heavenly Scribe, like a good householder, brings forth out of his treasure, the two Testaments, Things New and Old, Says our Saviour, Matthew 13. 52. Thus is he well furnished from the two great Marts of the world, Athens and Jerusalem,
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and the Tables of the Law for spirituall instruction. The Priests lips should keepe knowledge. This truth is crost by some in faction, by others in fact.
and the Tables of the Law for spiritual instruction. The Priests lips should keep knowledge. This truth is crossed by Some in faction, by Others in fact.
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who foretold under the Gospell, Sacrifice and Oblation, Isai. 19. 21. Malach. 1. 11. Altar and Incense, Isai. 19. 19. Mal. 1. 11. Psal. 141. 2. with Revelat. 8. 3. Priests and Levites, Isai. 61, 6. 66, 21. And how Christ now can bee a high Priest, Heb. 2. 17. 3, 1. 10, 21. and have no inferiour Priests, I cannot well conceive.
who foretold under the Gospel, Sacrifice and Oblation, Isaiah 19. 21. Malachi 1. 11. Altar and Incense, Isaiah 19. 19. Malachi 1. 11. Psalm 141. 2. with Revelation 8. 3. Priests and Levites, Isaiah 61, 6. 66, 21. And how christ now can be a high Priest, Hebrew 2. 17. 3, 1. 10, 21. and have no inferior Priests, I cannot well conceive.
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For when the Leviticall Priesthood was abolished and abandoned, the next ages and ancient Fathers boldly call the Ministers of the Gospell, NONLATINALPHABET, Sacerdotes, proper Priests.
For when the Levitical Priesthood was abolished and abandoned, the next ages and ancient Father's boldly call the Ministers of the Gospel,, Sacerdotes, proper Priests.
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But seeing our word, Priest, is not derived from NONLATINALPHABET, but from the Apostles NONLATINALPHABET, or Justine Martyrs NONLATINALPHABET, there is lesse reason we should leave a rationall etymologie,
But seeing our word, Priest, is not derived from, but from the Apostles, or Justin Martyrs, there is less reason we should leave a rational etymology,
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and what sooner way, then by pulling downe Universities, and setting up illiterate teachers, to bring in ignorance, the mother of profanesse & Atheisme? 2. They would have the pure word preached.
and what sooner weigh, then by pulling down Universities, and setting up illiterate Teachers, to bring in ignorance, the mother of profaneness & Atheism? 2. They would have the pure word preached.
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And what better meanes, then by comparing Translations, and consulting antiquity, to expound the sense and divide the Word aright? Which cannot be done well without the whole Masse of reall knowledge.
And what better means, then by comparing Translations, and consulting antiquity, to expound the sense and divide the Word aright? Which cannot be done well without the Whole Mass of real knowledge.
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For in this we agree with them, and shake hands, that the sacred Word must be the Basis, the predominant element, the principall ingredient in all teaching:
For in this we agree with them, and shake hands, that the sacred Word must be the Basis, the predominant element, the principal ingredient in all teaching:
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as blinde John the Aegyptian could in Eusebius History, lib. 8. cap. 22. Yet to spoile the Aegyptians of their ornaments, and dresse up the Tabernacle:
as blind John the Egyptian could in Eusebius History, lib. 8. cap. 22. Yet to spoil the egyptians of their Ornament, and dress up the Tabernacle:
to shave and pare the captive woman, and then espouse her: to brandish Goliah's sword against the Giant himselfe, was alwayes thought lawfull and laudable.
to shave and pare the captive woman, and then espouse her: to brandish goliath's sword against the Giant himself, was always Thought lawful and laudable.
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But just as the Iewish Synagogue vaunted, The Law shall not perish from the Priest, Ier. 18. 18. when they resolved in the same Verse, Not to give heed to any of Gods words:
But just as the Jewish Synagogue vaunted, The Law shall not perish from the Priest, Jeremiah 18. 18. when they resolved in the same Verse, Not to give heed to any of God's words:
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And becomes a great dishonour to the God of Knowledge, A Soul-murder to the hunger-starved children, Lament. 4. 4. And a curse to their own labours; Toyling all night, in ignorance;
And becomes a great dishonour to the God of Knowledge, A Soul-murder to the Hunger-starved children, Lament. 4. 4. And a curse to their own labours; Toiling all night, in ignorance;
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and taking nothing, as it was, Luk. 5. 5. Nothing indeed, unlesse the wages of Balaam, of whom the Iews speak in a By-word The Camell coveting Hornes, lost his Eares;
and taking nothing, as it was, Luk. 5. 5. Nothing indeed, unless the wages of balaam, of whom the Iews speak in a Byword The Camel coveting Horns, lost his Ears;
And Balaam loving Hire, of an Open-eyed Seer, Num. 24. 3. becomes a false South-sayer, Ios. 13. 22. So these Mercenary Levites (for commonly slothfull ignorance is joyned with busie worldlinesse) seeking themselves most and outward ornaments, doe most lose themselves and their native indowments.
And balaam loving Hire, of an Open-eyed Seer, Num. 24. 3. becomes a false Soothsayer, Ios. 13. 22. So these Mercenary Levites (for commonly slothful ignorance is joined with busy worldliness) seeking themselves most and outward Ornament, doe most loose themselves and their native endowments.
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Because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no Priest to me, Hos. 4. 6. In this case, The Prophets turn Satyrists, Isai. 29. 56. Ier. 23. Ezech. 13. Hos. 9. Mich. 3. Zech. 11. Mal. 2. calling them, Blinde Seers, Drow sie Watchmen;
Because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no Priest to me, Hos. 4. 6. In this case, The prophets turn Satirists, Isaiah 29. 56. Jeremiah 23. Ezekiel 13. Hos. 9. Mich. 3. Zechariah 11. Malachi 2. calling them, Blind Seers, Drow sie Watchmen;
To whom the Vision is a Booke sealed, and must shamefully confesse, Isai. 29. 12. I am not learned; Or Zech. 13. 5. I am no Prophet, I am an Husbandman;
To whom the Vision is a Book sealed, and must shamefully confess, Isaiah 29. 12. I am not learned; Or Zechariah 13. 5. I am no Prophet, I am an Husbandman;
So presuming to sit in Moses chaire, before they sit at Gamaliels feet, they make up a dangerous contradiction in adjecto, Doctor indoctus, An untaught Teacher.
So presuming to fit in Moses chair, before they fit At Gamaliels feet, they make up a dangerous contradiction in Adjecto, Doctor indoctus, an untaught Teacher.
But som will say we live in knowing times, and ( Pygmaei in turribus eorum, as the vulgar reads it, Eze. 27 11.) though we are Pygmies in study and industry,
But Some will say we live in knowing times, and (Pygmies in turribus Their, as the Vulgar reads it, Ezekiel 27 11.) though we Are Pygmies in study and industry,
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and we laugh at the dunsery of old Monks and Friers: Graecum est, non potest legi, bonus Grammaticus, malus Haereticus; when bene con. bene can. bene le.
and we laugh At the dunsery of old Monks and Friars: Greek est, non potest Legi, bonus Grammaticus, malus Heretic; when bene con. bene can. bene le.
and the Latin of a neck-verse was sufficient for a Clearke. Indeede to speake comparatively, those middle times were more infested with deafe and dumb Spirits;
and the Latin of a neck-verse was sufficient for a Clerk. Indeed to speak comparatively, those middle times were more infested with deaf and dumb Spirits;
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we are Apoplecticks, who have witt and memorie without action and motion, and have more need of Devotion then Instruction, of practice then precepts, of Discipline then Doctrine.
we Are Apoplecticks, who have wit and memory without actium and motion, and have more need of Devotion then Instruction, of practice then Precepts, of Discipline then Doctrine.
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Aut si quicquid in buccam venerit effutire, bullatis nugis intumescere, facetiis aut mutuis convitiis plebem oblectare, longis ambagibus & magno conatu nihil dicere-aut docere;
Or si quicquid in Buccam venerit effutire, bullatis Trifles intumescere, facetiis Or Mutuis convitiis plebem oblectare, longis ambagibus & magno conatu nihil dicere-aut docere;
adeò ut stultitia praedicationis, 1. Cor. 1. jam transeat instultitiam Praedicantium; If this be that type of doctrine, Rom. 6. 17. and that Necessity of preaching, 1. Cor. 9. 16. 2. Tim. 4. 2. so urged by Saint Paul: Then, I confesse, many may passe for great Teachers,
adeò ut Stultitia praedicationis, 1. Cor. 1. jam Transit instultitiam Preaching; If this be that type of Doctrine, Rom. 6. 17. and that Necessity of preaching, 1. Cor. 9. 16. 2. Tim. 4. 2. so urged by Saint Paul: Then, I confess, many may pass for great Teachers,
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Or looke up upon the two famous patternes of Iewish and Christian Divines, viz. Moses learned in all the wisdome of the Aegyptians, and Saint Paul wise in all the learning of the Grecians:
Or look up upon the two famous patterns of Jewish and Christian Divines, viz. Moses learned in all the Wisdom of the egyptians, and Saint Paul wise in all the learning of the Greeks:
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and both the counsell and exemplar of our learned Prelates, for studying of Ecclesiasticall Histories, Councels, Fathers, Canon-law, Schoolmen, and publick Liturgies:
and both the counsel and exemplar of our learned Prelates, for studying of Ecclesiastical Histories, Counsels, Father's, Canon law, Schoolmen, and public Liturgies:
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and shall the growth of Learning be decayed? Shall Colledges and Libraries increase, and shall Knowledge decrease? Shall our studious Knighthood and Gentry flourish and fructifie in all kind of Science,
and shall the growth of Learning be decayed? Shall Colleges and Libraries increase, and shall Knowledge decrease? Shall our studious Knighthood and Gentry flourish and fructify in all kind of Science,
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and shall wee confiscate all by an affected ignorance in teaching? So I passe from his Concio ad Clerum, to his Homily ad populum: when the Priest is throughly qualified, hee may be safely consulted;
and shall we confiscate all by an affected ignorance in teaching? So I pass from his Concio ad Clerum, to his Homily ad Populum: when the Priest is thoroughly qualified, he may be safely consulted;
As Ahab & Obadiah parted the Land, to search for grasse and water in the great drought, 1. King. 18. As Ismael lay gasping for drinke, Gen. 21. As the yong children cry for bread, Lament. 4. 4. So they should seeke it with the Samaritan woman, Sir, Give us this water, Iohn 4. 15. And with the Iewish people, Lord, evermore, give us this bread, Ioh. 6. 34. Rejoycing in themselves;
As Ahab & Obadiah parted the Land, to search for grass and water in the great drought, 1. King. 18. As Ishmael lay gasping for drink, Gen. 21. As the young children cry for bred, Lament. 4. 4. So they should seek it with the Samaritan woman, Sir, Give us this water, John 4. 15. And with the Jewish people, Lord, evermore, give us this bred, John 6. 34. Rejoicing in themselves;
and they wander from Sea to Sea, and take up voluntary pilgrimages to seeke the Word, and shall not find it, Am. 8. For as Pope Gregory wrote to our King Ethelbert, How shall God heare the Priest praying to him for you,
and they wander from Sea to Sea, and take up voluntary Pilgrimages to seek the Word, and shall not find it, Am. 8. For as Pope Gregory wrote to our King Ethelbert, How shall God hear the Priest praying to him for you,
Secondly, They should seeke the Law. By the Law is directly understood, The Codex of all Mosaic all Ordinances contained in the Pentateuch; but largely taken, the whole Word of God,
Secondly, They should seek the Law. By the Law is directly understood, The Codex of all Mosaic all Ordinances contained in the Pentateuch; but largely taken, the Whole Word of God,
The Priest must have universall knowledge, but the people must seeke substantiall law: the Orbe of his comprehension may be larger then the Spheare of their capacitie.
The Priest must have universal knowledge, but the people must seek substantial law: the Orb of his comprehension may be larger then the Sphere of their capacity.
Again, the Law; here admire the order and wisdome of divine Oeconomy, God made his will manifest by Apparitions and inspired Prophets untill the Law was given:
Again, the Law; Here admire the order and Wisdom of divine Oeconomy, God made his will manifest by Apparitions and inspired prophets until the Law was given:
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but at a Priests mouth to save their owne soules by religious duties. To consult the Divine before the Atturney, would end many unchristian controversies;
but At a Priests Mouth to save their own Souls by religious duties. To consult the Divine before the attorney, would end many unchristian controversies;
self-taught, as Saint Austine reports of Antony the Monke, lest they truly use Saint Ieromes word, Nullum praevium sequens pessimum magistrum memetipsum habeo, having no leading Instructor, I was to my selfe the worst Schoolmaster:
self-taught, as Saint Augustine reports of Antony the Monk, lest they truly use Saint Ieromes word, Nullum praevium sequens pessimum Magistrum memetipsum habeo, having no leading Instructor, I was to my self the worst Schoolmaster:
But he must be NONLATINALPHABET, taught of God, inwardly by his Spirit, outwardly by his Priest. The Priests mouth is the Lords oracle, and the peoples speaking Law:
But he must be, taught of God, inwardly by his Spirit, outwardly by his Priest. The Priests Mouth is the lords oracle, and the peoples speaking Law:
Os justi, fons vitae. Prov. 10. In publicke and private matters their conscience must be directed by his sentence ▪ and though Plutarch so much discommend NONLATINALPHABET, a mouth without a locke or a doore, to let out words, and keep in secrets;
Os Justi, fons vitae. Curae 10. In public and private matters their conscience must be directed by his sentence ▪ and though Plutarch so much discommend, a Mouth without a lock or a door, to let out words, and keep in secrets;
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else they keep but a conventicle without either Ephod or Levite, and in stead of obeying the Lord in his Officer at the doore of the Tabernacle, they worship a private god Lar in their Halls and Parlours.
Else they keep but a conventicle without either Ephod or Levite, and in stead of obeying the Lord in his Officer At the door of the Tabernacle, they worship a private god Lar in their Halls and Parlours.
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no wisdome of Senators, no tradition of Romanists, no inspiration of Anabaptists, no invention of men or Angels, being able to adde any point necessary to mans salvation.
no Wisdom of Senators, no tradition of Romanists, no inspiration of Anabaptists, no invention of men or Angels, being able to add any point necessary to men salvation.
or to adde one word afrer Him, who is Amen; or one letter after him, who is Omega. It remaines then, that the Priest with solid knowledge immediately teach the divine Law;
or to add one word afrer Him, who is Amen; or one Letter After him, who is Omega. It remains then, that the Priest with solid knowledge immediately teach the divine Law;
and that the people with humble piety immediatly consult the Divine Officer, who is sequester dei & hominum, sayes Saint Ierome, their mouth to God, and Gods mouth to them:
and that the people with humble piety immediately consult the Divine Officer, who is sequester dei & hominum, Says Saint Jerome, their Mouth to God, and God's Mouth to them:
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that so the sacred Scripture may be cleerly expounded, Uniformity maintained, Schisme and Heresie banished, Devotion increased, Discipline restored, the people edified, the Priest honoured, Gods Law magnified, and God himselfe glorified.
that so the sacred Scripture may be clearly expounded, Uniformity maintained, Schism and Heresy banished, Devotion increased, Discipline restored, the people edified, the Priest honoured, God's Law magnified, and God himself glorified.
Here I am to passe like Ionathan, betweene two sharpe Rocks, Bozez, and Seneh, rightly to bound out, the Priests authority and the peoples spirituall obedience:
Here I am to pass like Ionathan, between two sharp Rocks, Bozez, and Seneh, rightly to bound out, the Priests Authority and the peoples spiritual Obedience:
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For (to omit usuall Reasons) this were to accuse God of unsufficient revelation, to make the Canon variable and subordinate, to exalt a man above divine Law to the danger of an Oecumenicall defection.
For (to omit usual Reasons) this were to accuse God of unsufficient Revelation, to make the Canon variable and subordinate, to exalt a man above divine Law to the danger of an Ecumenical defection.
If himselfe might directly binde the Conscience by his rules, why is knowledge and Gods Law here mentioned to direct him? If they may expound and judge of the Law,
If himself might directly bind the Conscience by his rules, why is knowledge and God's Law Here mentioned to Direct him? If they may expound and judge of the Law,
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and so by a more compendious and infallible way, they might have wanted a Priesthood? If the Priest shall be obeyed onely upon expresse warrant of Law already knowne, hee is not their Teacher but Remembrancer, they obey not the person but the Law or their own judgement;
and so by a more compendious and infallible Way, they might have wanted a Priesthood? If the Priest shall be obeyed only upon express warrant of Law already known, he is not their Teacher but Remembrancer, they obey not the person but the Law or their own judgement;
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and will not hearken unto the Priest or unto the Iudge, even that man shall die, Deut. 17. 12. And every soule which will not heare that Prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people, Acts 3. 23. Wheras now proud Libertines have turned Ghostly Father into Fellowspeaker;
and will not harken unto the Priest or unto the Judge, even that man shall die, Deuteronomy 17. 12. And every soul which will not hear that Prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people, Acts 3. 23. Whereas now proud Libertines have turned Ghostly Father into Fellowspeaker;
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let a sinful leprosie require daily direction, and our Saviour to maintain Sacerdotall authority bid them, Go shew your selvs to the Priests, Luk. 17. 14. Yet they will venter their lives, their eternall lives, and die in their sinnes;
let a sinful leprosy require daily direction, and our Saviour to maintain Sacerdotal Authority bid them, Go show your selves to the Priests, Luk. 17. 14. Yet they will venture their lives, their Eternal lives, and die in their Sins;
Thus having vilified the power of Priesthood and Christs Episcopall Crosier (as his regal Scepter) in the laws Divine & Ecclesiasticall, in the Sacraments and Sacramentals,
Thus having vilified the power of Priesthood and Christ Episcopal Crosier (as his regal Sceptre) in the laws Divine & Ecclesiastical, in the Sacraments and Sacramentals,
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& how this may be avoided? Whether Prelates according to the Law may make Orders binding the Conscience? Whether Clergie-men may not meddle in Civill Iustice,
& how this may be avoided? Whither Prelates according to the Law may make Order binding the Conscience? Whither Clergymen may not meddle in Civil justice,
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and whether preaching, NONLATINALPHABET, be not a publicke declaring of Gods will by persons authorized in due time and place, either verbatim, or paraphrastically,
and whither preaching,, be not a public declaring of God's will by Persons authorized in due time and place, either verbatim, or paraphrastically,
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as Moses did to the Aaronicall Priesthood? Then by deduction, whether the English Church by her Constitutions hath not sufficiently provided for the salvation of every Parish,
as Moses did to the Aaronical Priesthood? Then by deduction, whither the English Church by her Constitutions hath not sufficiently provided for the salvation of every Parish,
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The curiosity and partiality of hearing the Word; The fancie of wanting the meanes of Grace; The disturbance of setled Christians; The giddinesse of unsetled Sectaries;
The curiosity and partiality of hearing the Word; The fancy of wanting the means of Grace; The disturbance of settled Christians; The giddiness of unsettled Sectaries;
So I passe from the two Duties, to his perswasive Reason, wrapt up in a short description of the Priest, For hee is the Messenger of the LORD of Hosts.
So I pass from the two Duties, to his persuasive Reason, wrapped up in a short description of the Priest, For he is the Messenger of the LORD of Hosts.
I but, Hee is the Angell, rather sayes the Hebrew; and so say, the ancient Greek and Latine, R. Salomon, Junius, Luther, and the Spanish, and hee alludes to his own name, Malachy, as Saint Hierome thinkes:
I but, He is the Angel, rather Says the Hebrew; and so say, the ancient Greek and Latin, R. Solomon, Junius, Luther, and the Spanish, and he alludes to his own name, Malachy, as Saint Jerome thinks:
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For though the word, Malâc, may largely signifie all, yet to speake fitly, a private man sends Messengers, a Prince Ambassadours, the Messias Apostles,
For though the word, Malâc, may largely signify all, yet to speak fitly, a private man sends Messengers, a Prince ambassadors, the Messias Apostles,
An Angell came up from Gilgal, Judg. 2. 1. that is, Phineas the Priest, say the Iews: say not before the Angell, Eccles. 5. 6. that is, the judging High Priest, say Expositors:
an Angel Come up from Gilgal, Judges 2. 1. that is, Phinehas the Priest, say the Iews: say not before the Angel, Eccles. 5. 6. that is, the judging High Priest, say Expositors:
A woman must be covered in the Church 1. Cor. 11. 10. Because of the Angels, that is, the teaching Ministers say Beza and Drusius: And the Angels of the seven Churches, Revel.
A woman must be covered in the Church 1. Cor. 11. 10. Because of the Angels, that is, the teaching Ministers say Beza and Drusius: And the Angels of the seven Churches, Revel.
and then concerning a Marriage betweene his Sonne Christ, and the Church of Saints: Now then we are Ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us;
and then Concerning a Marriage between his Son christ, and the Church of Saints: Now then we Are ambassadors for christ, as though God did beseech you by us;
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we pray yes in Christs stead, beye reconciled to God, 2. Cor. 5. 20. For we are jealous over you with godly jealousie, For wee have espoused you to one Husband, that we may present you a glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle,
we pray yes in Christ stead, beye reconciled to God, 2. Cor. 5. 20. For we Are jealous over you with godly jealousy, For we have espoused you to one Husband, that we may present you a glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle,
To such hastie Novices, Iohn Pecham sometime Archbishop of Canterbury, applyes that of David, 2. Sam. 10. 5. Manete in Jericho donec crescat barba vestra:
To such hasty novices, John Pecham sometime Archbishop of Canterbury, Applies that of David, 2. Sam. 10. 5. Manete in Jericho donec Crescat Barba Vestra:
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For what purity? what gravity? what science? what prudence? what composed and prepared elocution may be justly expected of an Angell? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? Rom. 10. sent,
For what purity? what gravity? what science? what prudence? what composed and prepared elocution may be justly expected of an Angel? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? Rom. 10. sent,
The Aegyptians did signifie a holy Scribe by the Hieroglyphicke of a Sive; and wee know Him, whose Fan is in his hand, to be the great Sheepheard and Bishop of soules:
The egyptians did signify a holy Scribe by the Hieroglyphe of a Sive; and we know Him, whose Fan is in his hand, to be the great Shepherd and Bishop of Souls:
nor corrupt, nor confound, nor misplace, the substantiall parts of divine Revelation: But can truly say with the Prophets, Heare yee the Word of the Lord;
nor corrupt, nor confound, nor misplace, the substantial parts of divine Revelation: But can truly say with the prophets, Hear ye the Word of the Lord;
and the same is well expressed by Homer, when he makes the Angels dispatched from his Gods, to receive and to declare the same things by the same lines:
and the same is well expressed by Homer, when he makes the Angels dispatched from his God's, to receive and to declare the same things by the same lines:
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why should they beleeve another? If not a Paul, why a Gabriel? Hast thou then any matter of faith to be resolved, any case of conscience to be cleered, any temptation to be disabled, any suite in heaven to be ended, any petition to Christ to be preferred, any soulebusinesse? Why, Levies curse is become the peoples blessing, Divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel, Genes.
why should they believe Another? If not a Paul, why a Gabriel? Hast thou then any matter of faith to be resolved, any case of conscience to be cleared, any temptation to be disabled, any suit in heaven to be ended, any petition to christ to be preferred, any soulebusinesse? Why, Levies curse is become the peoples blessing, Divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel, Genesis.
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Secondly, it teaches them respectfull reverence, Let the Presbyters that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, 1. Tim. 5. 17. The Lord could as easily have sent you true Angels,
Secondly, it Teaches them respectful Reverence, Let the Presbyters that Rule well be counted worthy of double honour, 1. Tim. 5. 17. The Lord could as Easily have sent you true Angels,
When Christ the Angell of the Covenant began to preach, the Angels came and plaid the Deacons, Math. 4. Send men to Ioppa, and call for Simon, says an Angell to Cornelius Acts 10. As preferring Saint Peter before himselfe in this businesse of conversion.
When christ the Angel of the Covenant began to preach, the Angels Come and played the Deacons, Math. 4. Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, Says an Angel to Cornelius Acts 10. As preferring Saint Peter before himself in this business of conversion.
And the Angell confesses, that hee was but a fellow-servant with the Ministers of the Gospel, Revelat. 22. And indeed the word Evangelist, supposes him to be a good Angell.
And the Angel Confesses, that he was but a Fellow servant with the Ministers of the Gospel, Revelation 22. And indeed the word Evangelist, supposes him to be a good Angel.
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and higher titles, Gen. 18. & 19. Achilles was not so proud and furious, but he would with curtesie salute these Messengers in the very style of our Prophet, NONLATINALPHABET.
and higher titles, Gen. 18. & 19. Achilles was not so proud and furious, but he would with courtesy salute these Messengers in the very style of our Prophet,.
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Nay, even as Christ Iesus himselfe. Galat. 4. 14. Thirdly, It teaches them liberall beneficence. Beside their appointed portions by the Lawes of God and Man;
Nay, even as christ Iesus himself. Galatians 4. 14. Thirdly, It Teaches them liberal beneficence. Beside their appointed portions by the Laws of God and Man;
when hee had got a Levite into his house, Iudg. 17. How the old man of Gibeah bestirres himself, to lodge and feast a Levite, Iudg. 19. Take heed to thy self, that thou forsake not the Levite,
when he had god a Levite into his house, Judges 17. How the old man of Gibeah bestirs himself, to lodge and feast a Levite, Judges 19. Take heed to thy self, that thou forsake not the Levite,
as long as thou livest, Deut. 12. 19. Much more take heed, that thou Feare the Lord, and honour the Priest, Ecclus 7. 31. But, O how beautifull upon the mountains are the feet of Evangelicall Messengers, cryes the true Church:
as long as thou Livest, Deuteronomy 12. 19. Much more take heed, that thou fear the Lord, and honour the Priest, Ecclus 7. 31. But, Oh how beautiful upon the Mountains Are the feet of Evangelical Messengers, cries the true Church:
If their feet be so beautifull, how glorious are their bodies drest up in Sacerdotall ornaments? Let then prophane Edomites, and Sacrilegious Hypocrites scoffe at their name, person, office, and attire;
If their feet be so beautiful, how glorious Are their bodies dressed up in Sacerdotal Ornament? Let then profane Edomites, and Sacrilegious Hypocrites scoff At their name, person, office, and attire;
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If foolish Hanun lost his Crown, and the Ammonites their lives for misusing Davids servants, 2. Sam. 10. If the King in the Parable sent forth his Armies,
If foolish Hanun lost his Crown, and the Ammonites their lives for misusing Davids Servants, 2. Sam. 10. If the King in the Parable sent forth his Armies,
& destroyed them, who slue his Ministers inviting to the Mariage of his Sonne, Matth. 22. Then heare a tumultuous noyse of the Kingdomes of Nations gathered together:
& destroyed them, who slew his Ministers inviting to the Marriage of his Son, Matthew 22. Then hear a tumultuous noise of the Kingdoms of nations gathered together:
So shall both Priest and people become NONLATINALPHABET, like the Angels in purity of holinesse, in perfection of happinesse, in patheticall singing that Trisagium, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabaoth;
So shall both Priest and people become, like the Angels in purity of holiness, in perfection of happiness, in pathetical singing that Trisagium, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabaoth;
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